When Steve Rowe came out in support of raising the tobacco tax, to cover revenue loss, not everyone was pleased. Matt Gagnon called the proposal a “very gimmicky” solution to the budget gap. A thread at As Maine Goes calls … Continue reading
Taxes. It’s a word that strikes fear into the average citizen. No one should be surprised taxes are one of the top issues this election. Les Otten came out with an ad pledging not to raise taxes. Baldacci’s controversial budget … Continue reading
Maine is not the only state going through lean budget times. Across the country states are agonizing over what programs to cut and save in order to come to terms with revenue shortfalls. The education budget took a big hit, … Continue reading
Those with concern over Governor Baldacci’s supplemental budget gathered in Augusta yesterday as the Appropriations Committee focused on Health and Human Services. ”Not since state government shut down in the budget crisis of 1991 has the Hall of Flags been … Continue reading
Nine gubernatorial candidates have applied for Maine clean election funding. The Maine Green Independent Party opposed recent changes that made it harder for candidates to qualify for funding, criticizing Speaker Hannah Pingree for sponsoring the bill. Now Rosa Scarcelli, a candidate … Continue reading
Our interview series continues with Senator Peter Mills of Cornville, who is vying for the Republican nomination for governor in 2010. We have done things a little differently this time, as this is a video interview. The first part of … Continue reading
Hard budget times are upon us. Maine’s public schools are knee deep in debate over how to deal with cuts. Schools are being asked to cut hundreds of thousands of dollars to make ends meek. Many districts have put a … Continue reading
The following is the next interview in the State of Maine Education series. It is easy for education reformers to forget perhaps the most integral piece of the puzzle. Teachers. I thought it would be important to have teacher’s perspective … Continue reading
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